make it pure and fit, through the power of the Holy Ghost, to dwell hereafter with Christ, and to enjoy the holy pleasures of heaven. Let us not hesitate to bear the cross daily. Think of Him who bore the cross for you. 'He was tempted in all points like as we are, although without sin.' . . . The glory of our religion is, Salvation through the blood of Jesus.
"Ever, my own beloved and much prayed-for sister,
"Your most attached and loving brother,
"Thank you, dearest friend, for your affecting letter from Mrs. Halkett's house.
"I grieve much to say that there is no hope left now that dear Halkett[1] might be a prisoner in Sebastopol; but I believe he is in the presence of his God, clothed in the spotless robe of his Redeemer's righteousness. The man who so loved the the fourteenth of St. John, has found it all true for him, I shall make the motto he chose for himself my own; and if I am to fall too, I hope I may die with it on my lips—'In God is my Salvation and my glory; the Rock of My strength and my Refuge is in God.'
"Give my love to his dear young wife; and tell her I pray God to comfort her. Her message went to my heart, with its confidence in my regard for
- ↑ Major Douglas Halkett, 4th Light Dragoons, who fell in the flower of his age, in the charge at Balaklava. His thoughtful and benevolent character had won for him the name of "father of his regiment." Brave as he was gentle, his gallant bearing was noticed, even amidst the fury of that death charge. The last time he was seen, was on the field, fearfully wounded, holding out some bank-notes to his men, with the characteristic words, "Take them for the wives and widows at home."
